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melodyseestrees's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This is a cute story but it is so short I found myself continually waiting for the story to go somewhere major.
I'm not a fan of explicit sexual content but this was pretty okay. The karaoke offsets a lot of the speed the relationship develops though I do wish it had been a slower burn. Sam and Lily deserved the time to grow into themselves (and each other, wink) alongside their other relationships.
I'm not a fan of explicit sexual content but this was pretty okay. The karaoke offsets a lot of the speed the relationship develops though I do wish it had been a slower burn. Sam and Lily deserved the time to grow into themselves (and each other, wink) alongside their other relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria, Sexual content, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Alcohol and Body shaming
Minor: Transphobia
katiemetzroth's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Enjoyable low angst novella I burned through for the Trans Rights Readathon.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming
readerette's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute and comfortably predictable. Relatable characters. Given the ages of the characters I was surprised how YA their love story felt, and given how short it is there was a high ratio of smut, but if that's your thing this might be a great fit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Fatphobia
rickireadss's review
4.0
this was such a cozy novella!! i loved the tension between the MCs and they were just cute AF honestly. also the fact that it took place in a karaoke bar?? obsessed!!
⚠️: fatphobia, alcohol, dysphoria, body shaming, toxic relationship, transphobia
⚠️: fatphobia, alcohol, dysphoria, body shaming, toxic relationship, transphobia
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Dysphoria, Body shaming, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
lucylou's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I agree with other reviews, the main characters do not act like they are in their 30s/40s, and instead act like they’re in their twenties (maybe that’s the point?). The main characters had cute moments together, and the half-ish point of them hooking up made sense. The last third of the book was completely unnecessary- I felt that the conflict was just drama for no reason. It really make me angry at one half of the pair, which was a huge bummer. I understand that communication can be hard, but damn! Sam deserves better.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Body shaming
emfass's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Cute, sweet, loved the fat FMC (Female Main Character) and the NBMC (nonbinary main character). I think part of me wishes it were longer, and we got more time to explore these characters and their stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Minor: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, and Transphobia
thefatpaperback's review against another edition
5.0
“I stayed long enough until time slid into the blurry karaoke alternate universe. Where all that mattered was each song, singing along and laughing and forgetting that anything other than this—pop songs and nostalgia and queer people—existed.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I giggled through all one hundred and thirty-two pages of this novella. It’s a short read, which mainly takes place over the course of one night in a karaoke bar, but I had the best time reading it.
When Sam’s friends don’t show up at the bar for karaoke, they decide to leave. Until their crush walks in with her friends. Because Sam should at least see her sing one song, right? When Lily notices Sam by themself instead of with their friends, and realizes that Sam is staring at her—Lily stares back. Then invites them to join Lily and her friends for the night. Sam and Lily becomes enraptured by each other and the magic of Moonie’s Cafe. But can they keep that magic for more than one night?
🌟FAT REP: the fat representation in this novella is EXQUISITE! Lily’s character is gloriously and happily fat. She never expresses qualms about her body, but she does complain about shopping as a fat person and makes sure she’s sharing her body with people who truly care about her. Sam’s character also has a non-thin body, but they aren’t as confident as Lily. Body dysmorphia is represented in the book with care. Fatness is never degraded. Instead, Lily helps Sam feel comfortable in their skin. It’s heartwarming, the care that went into crafting the characters and the care they show one another.
🎶 One Night Stand to Lovers
🎶 Non-binary characters
🎶 Fat FMC
🎶 Falling in love over karaoke
🎶 Dolly Parton references
🎶 Cute history nerd 🥹
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Fatphobia and Transphobia
cover2covertx's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Fatphobia
literaryintersections's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
““When something really fits,” she said carefully, “You suddenly realize how much energy you’ve been unconsciously devoting to not fitting.”
This book is all about fitting - into clothes, into your body, into life. And it resonates so much. It’s a beautiful story of loving who you are, and finding someone else who might love you too. Definitely a must read!
This book is all about fitting - into clothes, into your body, into life. And it resonates so much. It’s a beautiful story of loving who you are, and finding someone else who might love you too. Definitely a must read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming
beckbex's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Dysphoria, and Fatphobia